Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Albania beats Macedonia 2-1 in resumed Group G qualifier (The Associated Press)

Albania's fans cheer during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe Group G soccer match between Albania and FYR of Macedonia at the 'Loro Borici' Stadim in Shkoder, Albania, Monday Sept. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)

Resuming a day after play was suspended by rain, Bekim Balaj scored in the 89th minute Tuesday to give Albania a 2-1 win over Macedonia in a World Cup qualifying match. Balaj scored with a header from a free kick as the teams played out the final 15 minutes of the Group G match. ''It was very difficult to play in two days, very difficult to bring players on the pitch with the proper intensity,'' Albania coach Giovanni de Biasi said.


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